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Retired Polish General Asks Whether Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Really Exists

This coming Friday will mark the two-month anniversary of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, with Ukrainian forces making few gains in close to 60 days of heavy fighting against fortified Russian positions despite receiving NATO training and tens of billions of dollars’ worth of the latest Western defense hardware.

Bolivia Desires to Join BRICS, to Take Part in Summit in South Africa

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) – Bolivian Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta declared on Monday that the country wants to join BRICS and will take part in the summit in South Africa, which will be held in person in Johannesburg on August 22-24.

Ukrainian Police Officers, Volunteers Forced to Donate Biological Materials – Source

GENICHESK (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian military command has started collecting more donor and biometric material from members of the territorial defense and national police officers in the Odessa Region and Ukraine’s controlled parts of Zaporozhye Region starting July 20, an officer of Russian law enforcement agencies told Sputnik.

Heavy Rains Kill 11 in Beijing, 27 Missing – Reports

BEIJING (Sputnik) – Heavy rains in Beijing have killed 11 people, as opposed to previously reported two, while 27 others are missing, a Chinese newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing the city’s government.

Russia Opens Visa Free Group Tourism Exchanges With China and Iran

Russia has visa-free agreements with dozens of countries around the world, including most of Latin America and much of Southeast Asia, and countries in northern and southern Africa. Now, Russians will enjoy visa-free access to two of the oldest and richest civilizations on Earth – both of which also happen to be Moscow’s key strategic […]

Watch Russian Army Unleash Surgical Strike That Vaporizes Ukrainian T-72M1 Tank

The Krasnopol precision guided munition is a laser-guided artillery shell that is capable of hitting targets as far as 20 kilometers away with precise accuracy. The munition is designed to be delivered from 152 mm artillery systems, such as the 2S3 Akatsiya and the 2S19 Msta-S.

Top Russian Military Brass Inspects Troop Control Center Near Zaporozhye

Ukraine launched its much-touted counteroffensive in early June after repeatedly delaying the campaign due to a deficiency of military supplies from its Western donors.

AMLO to Sputnik: Mexico Sees No Point to Ukraine Peace Talks Without Russia

A number of countries and other international entities ranging from China, Brazil and India to the Vatican have come forward with peace initiatives aimed at bringing the Ukrainian crisis to a close. The latest initiative, proposed by Saudi Arabia, has prompted Moscow to request more information, while Kiev has insisted that Russia is not welcome.

Journo Slams Ukraine for Losing Swedish IFV by Putting It ‘Too Close to Front’

As the counteroffensive launched by Ukraine’s NATO-armed and trained armies continues to falter, a growing number of Western observers, officials and military commanders have criticized Kiev, suggesting that the latter’s “tactics,” rather than their equipment and support, are to blame for the counteroffensive’s failure.

Russia Repulses Ukrainian Drone Boat Attacks Targeting Black Sea Fleet Warships

Russia to Produce 18 MC-21, Over 40 Superjet New Aircraft by 2026 – UAC

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will produce 18 MC-21 aircraft and more than 40 new-generation Sukhoi Superjet aircraft by 2026, Andrey Boginsky, UAC deputy director general for civil aviation, told Sputnik.

Biden Reverses Trump Order, Keeps US Space Command Headquarters in Colorado

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden put an end to more than two years of consideration of whether to move the Space Command headquarters and decided to keep it in Colorado, thus canceling former President Donald Trump’s decision to move it to the state of Alabama, Defense Department spokesperson Patrick Ryder announced Monday.

Musk’s New ‘X’ Sign Removed From HQ After Residents File Multiple Complaints

Signage at the “X” headquarters recently became a hot issue for many residents in the city – including city workers – after the recent company rebrand ran into marketing hurdles over a failure to obtain required permits.

Mysterious Object Found on Australian Beach Identified as Space Debris From Indian Rocket

The space debris was described as being the size of a small car after having first washed ashore on an Australian beach in mid-July.

Russian Forces Strike Down Several Ukrainian Drones in Moscow – Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Several drones deployed by Ukrainian forces in the Moscow region were downed during the early morning hours of Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed.

For 31 Consistent Days, Phoenix Has Been Seeing Temperatures of 110°F or Higher

Scientists are predicting that the month of July will be the hottest month ever recorded as well as the warmest month that humans have ever seen, with both the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service claiming it to be beyond record-breaking.

Arizona’s Phoenix Marks 31-Day Streak of Temperatures 110°F or Higher

Scientists are predicting that the month of July will be the hottest month ever recorded as well as the warmest month that humans have ever seen, with both the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service claiming it to be beyond record-breaking.

Intervention in Niger Will Mean Declaration of War on Burkina Faso, Mali & Possible ECOWAS Pullout

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Any military intervention against Niger would mean a declaration of war on Burkina Faso and Mali, the Burkina Faso and Mali transitional governments said in a joint statement.

Intervention in Niger Will Mean Declaration of War on Burkina Faso, Mali & Possible ECOWAS Pullout

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Any military intervention against Niger would mean a declaration of war on Burkina Faso and Mali, the Burkina Faso and Mali transitional governments said in a joint statement.

US Orders Tech Support for Abrams Tanks Used by Ukraine – Pentagon

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) an almost $34 million contract extension to provide technical support for Abrams Main Battle Tanks including those provided to Ukraine, the Department of Defense announced in a release.

US Orders Tech Support for Abrams Tanks Used by Ukraine – Pentagon

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) an almost $34 million contract extension to provide technical support for Abrams Main Battle Tanks including those provided to Ukraine, the Department of Defense announced in a release.

CDC Warns of Leprosy Endemic in US Southeast

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) has warned about the potential leprosy endemic in southeastern US states after registering a new case in central Florida.

CDC Warns of Leprosy Endemic in US Southeast

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) has warned about the potential leprosy endemic in southeastern US states after registering a new case in central Florida.

Judge Denies Trump Bid to Toss Evidence in Georgia Election Probe as DA Vows ‘We’re Ready to Go’

Trump’s legal team also made an effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the investigation into Trump’s alleged criminal activities.

Judge Denies Trump Bid to Toss Evidence in Georgia Election Probe as DA Vows ‘We’re Ready to Go’

Trump’s legal team also made an effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the investigation into Trump’s alleged criminal activities.